Bindhyabasini Temple (Pokhara)

Pokhara

About Bindhyabasini Temple (Pokhara)

Pokhara's oldest and most important temple, a hilltop Bhagwati shrine in the old bazaar with Machapuchare rising behind the bell-ringing morning crowds.

Getting there

Old Bazaar, 15 min from Lakeside.

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